| Paul George Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 9 in |
| Weight | 100 kg |
| Date of Birth | May 2, 1990 |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Paul George is an American professional basketball player who is best known for his career with the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played high school basketball for Knight High School and has also been a part of teams like Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder in the past. During the course of his career, Paul has won several tournaments and has been the recipient of honors like “NBA Most Improved Player” and “NBA Steals Leader”.
Born Name
Paul George
Nick Name
PG
Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Palmdale, California, United States
Nationality
Education
George studied at Knight High School where he was a part of the basketball team. During his sophomore year at high school, he was shifted from the JV team to the varsity team.
After he graduated from Knight High School, George accepted the scholarship offered by Fresno State University. PG competed for 2 years at Fresno State until his junior year when he made a decision not to attend his last two years at college and enter the 2010 NBA Draft.
Occupation
Professional Basketball Player
Family
- Father – Paul George Sr.
- Mother – Paulette George
- Siblings – Teiosha George (Older Sister) (Played basketball at Pepperdine), Portala George (Older Sister) (Played volleyball at CSU-San Bernardino)
Manager
Paul is signed with Aaron Mintz.
Position
Small Forward (Can play as a Shooting Guard)
Shirt Number
13
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 9 in or 206 cm
Weight
100 kg or 220 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Paul George dated –
- Daniela Rajic (2013) – In 2013, George hooked up with stripper Daniela Rajic with whom he has a daughter Olivia (b. May 1, 2014).
- Jessica Burciaga (2013-Present) – In 2013, George commenced dating an American model Jessica Burciaga. They are still an item.
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Towering height
- Tattoos
- Muscular athletic body
Shoe Size
12 (US)
Brand Endorsements
George has penned an endorsement contract with Nike.
Paul has been seen in TV adverts for Gatorade, AT&T Agency, Papa John’s Pizza, 2K Sports, American Heart Association, Jeep, etc.
Best Known For
His scoring abilities as a player, leadership skills, and being able to carry his team on his shoulders during important games.
George is also known for being an NBA All-Star and a member of USA’s national team.
First Basketball Match
On October 27, 2010, George played his first official NBA match with the Indiana Pacers against the San Antonio Spurs. Paul spent 22:42 minutes on the court and scored 4 points, dished 2 assists, made two steals and grabbed 3 rebounds. Eventually, the Pacers lost the match by 13 points with the final score being 122-109 for San Antonio.
Strengths
- Ball Handling
- Leadership
- Shooting
- Post Moves
- Finishing
- Athleticism
Weaknesses
Defense
First TV Show
Other than basketball matches itself, Paul has made a guest appearance in the TV show Jimmy Kimmel Live! in 2014 as himself- NBA.
Personal Trainer
George’s workouts can be seen on the following links –
Paul George Favorite Things
- NBA Player – Penny Hardaway, Tracy Mcgrady, Kobe Bryant
- Drink – Gatorade and Strawberry lemonade
- Rappers – Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Drake, Rozay, Meek Mill, Chuck D
- Movie – Saving Private Ryan (1998)
- Things to do besides Basketball – Fish and Bowl
- Actor – Jamie Foxx, Mark Wahlberg
Source – IndyStar
Paul George Facts
- As a kid, he idolized Kobe Bryant.
- Paul cheered for Los Angeles Clippers during his childhood.
- When he was young, George played one-on-one with his sister Teiosha on a basketball court near their house.
- Paul did not perform in organized basketball until he joined high school.
- He competed for Pump and Run AAU Team.
- According to Rivals.com, George was not a part of the list of major prospects by colleges.
- Initially, he made his mind to attend Pepperdine University and even made a commitment about the same on August 9, 2007. However, after Pepperdine’s coach Vance Walberg left the college, Paul changed his mind and looked for other options.
- In the 2010 NBA Draft, George was selected as the 10th pick by the Indiana Pacers.
- On July 1, 2010, Paul penned a two-year deal with the Pacers worth 3.9 million dollars.
- He performed at the Slam Dunk Contest and Rising Stars Challenge at the 2012 NBA All-Star Weekend.
- He received the award for NBA’s Most Improved Player in 2013.
- In August 2014, Paul made a decision to change his jersey number from 24 to 13. All old jerseys of his were donated to his high school in Palmdale, California.
